Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (171–180)
Synthetic SympathyWho-ya Extended
The exhilarating, fast-paced sound makes this an incredibly cool track.
But its appeal isn’t just about being high-energy.
The lyrics portray the anguish and inner conflict of continually questioning what’s right in a world where freedom and constraint coexist.
This serious theme meshes perfectly with the shadowy worldview of PSYCHO-PASS.
Released in March 2020, the song drew attention as the opening theme for the anime film PSYCHO-PASS 3: FIRST INSPECTOR.
It’s also included on Who-ya Extended’s first album, wyxt.
It’s a highly addictive number that I recommend not only to fans of the series, but also to anyone who enjoys cool, philosophical rock.
SHINEFUNKIST
An exhilarating, fast-paced band sound that sets your heart ablaze—this is a gem of a cheer song.
Created by FUNKIST, the track was written as the opening theme for the PSP game Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave.
With lyrics centered on friendship and bonds between comrades, the message comes through clearly, carried by Saigo Someya’s passionate vocals and a catchy melody.
Released as a single in February 2012, it was beloved by many fans, reaching as high as No.
30 on the Oricon chart.
Notably, it was the last song recorded by the band in their seven-member lineup, which makes its message of camaraderie resonate even more deeply.
It’s the kind of song that gives you a strong push forward when you need the courage to face difficulties.
Tears the color of happinessOgata Daisaku
A debut work by Daisaku Ogata, released in November 1981.
With lyrics by Kaoru Kagawa and music by Tetsuya Gen, this piece delicately portrays a poignant emotional state where the contrasting feelings of tears and happiness intersect.
As the protagonist’s longing for their loved one deepens, even the tears that flow come to feel precious—an intricate inner world sung over an emotionally rich melody characteristic of enka.
Ogata’s vocals sensitively express a heart wavering between the pain of parting and the love that remains.
breakup songOkazaki Taiiku
This song wraps a determined effort to turn a negative heartbreak into something positive in bright melodies and the sound of saxophone.
Created by Okazaki Taiiku, it serves as the lead track from the EP “Suplex,” released in March 2024.
Shinji Takeda joins on saxophone, with arrangement by Yoichiro Nomura.
It’s perfect for anyone who’s gone through a tough breakup but wants to look ahead, or for those seeking a karaoke crowd-pleaser that still resonates emotionally.
Since You Been GoneHi-STANDARD
An impressive cover track included on their first album, “GROWING UP,” released in November 1995.
This song is a high-speed number that reconstructs Russ Ballard’s classic—covered by many artists over the years—into Hi-Standard’s brand of melodic hardcore.
While retaining the melancholy of the original, the straightforward punk beat and aggressive guitar riffs seem to transform the cry of heartbreak into a forward-looking energy.
It’s the kind of track that gives you a push when you want to shake something off or lift your spirits.
Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (181–190)
Showa-era manToba Ichirō
Enka singer Ichiro Toba, who has long sung of the spirit of “men of the sea.” As its title suggests, “Showa no Otoko” is a classic enka number that portrays the way of life of a man who ran straight through the Showa era.
The protagonist, clumsy yet unwavering in his convictions and walking through life with sincerity, is brought to life by Toba’s powerful yet warm vocals.
Toba himself has said he poured his strong feelings for his father, who survived the Showa era, into the song—and you can feel that intensity resonating in his voice.
Perfect for those who want to hear a song about a man with an unshakable backbone, or when you want to touch the heart of good old Japan.
Goddess of the TheaterAKB48（TeamB）
An AKB48 song that reminds you of the feeling of passionately supporting someone.
It’s a charming work with warm, fan-perspective lyrics that liken the idols shining on the theater stage to “goddesses.” You can feel the heat of the theater—this special space that is the group’s origin—and the strong bond with the fans.
The song is a popular theater setpiece by Team B and is included on the album “Team B 5th Stage ‘Theater no Megami’ ~Studio Recordings Collection~,” released in January 2013.
The fact that Ayaka Murayama, who holds the record for the most theater appearances, was called the “Theater Goddess” also shows just how symbolic this song is.